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Video Let's Take a Look at All 21 Games You'll Get on your Super NES Classic Edition
Or 20 +1 as Nintendo want to put it
It's a bit of a shame that the Super NES Classic Edition is being bundled with fewer games than its NES counterpart, but the ones that are included with this console are absolute knockouts. From Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid to Secret of Mana and of course Star Fox 2, they're all included in...
Video Nintendo Minute Picks Up Some Pro ARMS Tips from Mr. Yabuki
The man, the legend, the almighty ARM
For those of you that diligently watched all of Nintendo's online streams during E3, a highlight moment came towards the end of the ARMS Invitational event. The game's producer, Kosuke Yabuki, gave a masterclass in technique as he took on and defeated the tournament winner. The manner in which he won,...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Assessment of the New Nintendo 2DS XL
Worth the change?
The New Nintendo 2DS XL arrives in late July, but units are already doing the rounds for those keen to preview and review the system. Our video man Alex shared his views on it earlier this week in his own inimitable style. Now our network colleagues at Digital Foundry have produced their formal review, so you can get precise...
Video MercurySteam, Metroid: Samus Returns and the Prototypes That Were Rejected
Liam Robertson revisits the story
Metroid: Samus Returns was a welcome announcement during E3, as Nintendo used the Treehouse segment to unveil what is now one of the most anticipated 3DS titles of this year. It's being developed by MercurySteam, well known among 3DS owners for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, and it's looking rather...
News Soon You'll Be Able To Wear The Street Fighter II Jeans You've Wanted Since You Were 11
"The Worlds of Raw Denim & Street Fighter 2 Collide!!"
Jeans are pretty cool. They're fashionable - despite being invented many years ago - and hard-wearing. But you know what's really cool? Street Fighter II jeans. In a move that we're shocked hasn't happened sooner, clothing line Naked & Famous Denim is teaming up with Capcom to create a line...
Video Man Plays Super Mario Bros. In Augmented Reality, Puzzles Bystanders
For science!
People are doing some pretty amazing things with Microsoft's Hololens headset, but Abhishek Singh deserves additional praise for his efforts. Not only has he recreated the first level of Super Mario Bros. in augmented reality, he even dressed up as the famous plumber and tested the stage out in New York's crowded Central...
Video This Year's AtGames Sega Genesis Flashback Console Looks Much Improved
720p, Filters, save states and much more besides
It's fair to say that AtGames doesn't have the best reputation in the realm of clone consoles - which is somewhat ironic when you consider the company has been doing this for years now. Its systems are typically marred by poor emulation, terrible AV output options and ropey audio, but it's trying to...
Video Unboxing and Testing the New Nintendo 2DS XL
An XL in a tiny box
The 3DS 'family' of systems has life in it yet, which is perhaps best typified by the upcoming release of the New Nintendo 2DS XL, a system designed to fit into the market between the low-priced 2DS and the more 'premium' New 3DS XL. We've been looking at the orange and white version once again, so below our video man Alex does...
News According to this Teaser the Future of Sega is Gazing Out of Windows Philosophically
Teasing a new kind of gaming?
SEGA, or perhaps it'll be Sega, is gearing up for a rebrand and relaunch of priorities as we head towards 2020. The company is seeking to build buzz around its potential change in direction, pitching a localised video teaser on the 'Future of Sega', published via IGN. The original was published in Japanese a month ago,...
Video Tinkling The Ivories With Doremikko, The Famicom's First Piano Video Game
Welcome to the Magic Forest
Those of you old enough to have been alive during the NES era may recall seeing adverts for Miracle Piano Teaching System, released in 1990. It aimed to teach kids how to play the piano via the on-screen instructions delivered using the NES itself, but despite its groundbreaking nature, it wasn't the first device of its...
News Virtual Reality Mario Kart Looks As Much Fun As It Sounds
You'll have to travel to Japan to play it, though
Mario Kart is taking a step into the world of immersive VR thanks to Bandai Namco’s spanking new VR Zone in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Mario Kart Arcade GP VR is among several VR "experiences" confirmed this week for the new venue. VR Zone is a "virtual reality arcade" powered by HTC's Vive...
News Splatoon 2 Gets A Resolution Boost Over The Previous Global Testfire Build
1080p, 60fps when played in docked mode
Back when Nintendo released the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire on the Switch some were a little dismayed to find that the game ran at 720p, even when docked - although the all-important 60fps was maintained. The good news for those of you obsessed with resolution is that Nintendo has been working behind the...
Random Super Mario Odyssey's Cap-Throwing Powers Have Been Modded Into Mario 64
Super Mario Modyssey
Super Mario Odyssey looks set to be one of the most innovative entries in the series but the feature which has cap-tured and cap-tivated (sorry) the imagination of the general public is Mario's ability to possess certain enemies by hitting them with his new, sentient headgear. This new power may have you counting down the days...
Video Producer Yoshio Sakamoto Dives Deep Into Metroid: Samus Returns On 3DS
Info on abilities, attacks and much more besides
Yesterday, Nintendo dropped the bombshell that it was working on not one but two Metroid games: Metroid Prime 4 on Switch and Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS, with the latter being a remake of the classic Game Boy release Metroid II: Return of Samus. The 3DS outing is due for launch this year, giving...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Developer Diary Has Story, Gameplay And amiibo Info
Cap in hand
Super Mario Odyssey has arguably been Nintendo's crowning glory at this year's E3, as you'll know if you've read our glowing and detail-rich preview from the show floor. The latest entry in the long-running Super Mario series, Odyssey is shaping up to be the plumber's most impressive and feature-rich yet, and just in case you're...
Video Warm Up for ARMS With This Nintendo Hands On Showcase
From the Nintendo Australia & New Zealand team
We're in the calm before the Nintendo E3 storm (at the time of publication), but we should also remember that the 'next big thing' for Nintendo Switch is out in just a few days. We're talking about ARMS, of course, which we got to grips with and rather enjoyed in our review last week. As something to...
Video Get Ready For The Launch Of Ever Oasis With This Lovely Trailer
Roll with it
To celebrate the release of Ever Oasis on 23rd June for the 3DS, Nintendo has put together a charming overview trailer to get you excited. This new game from Koichi Ishii, the renowned creator of the acclaimed Mana series of RPGs, will bring its own twist to the genre. Below is part of the press release. Ever Oasis is...
Video New ARMS Trailer Showcases The Game's Two Boss Characters
Say hello to the enemy
Nintendo has just published a new video which shows off some amazing ARMS gameplay, as well as the two boss fighters: Max Brass and Hedlock. The footage - which is set to the amazing ARMS theme tune - demonstrates each fighter as well as some of the game's addictive modes, including V-Ball and Skillshot. Most interesting of...
Video Ribbon Girl Struts Her Stuff In The Latest ARMS Trailer
Nobody ask her weight, OK?
Next in the series of ARMS trailers which Nintendo has been kindly pushing out to introduce us to the roster of fighters is one for Ribbon Girl. She's been a bit of a fan-favourite and in addition to being able to jump mid-air up to four times, she can also fall to the ground really quickly. This singing, fighting...
Video Meet Ninjara, The Master Of Stealth In ARMS
Watch out for his Kasumi hiding technique!
If you are lucky enough to have a Nintendo Switch, we trust you have been enjoying the ARMS Global Testpunch demos that gave a feel for the game before its release later this month. To get us psyched for all things ARMS Nintendo has already treated us to introductory videos for Twintelle,
Video There Are Actually More Games Called Star Fox Than You Might Imagine
I can't let you do that, StarVox
When European gamers discuss why the original SNES Star Fox was called Starwing for its EU release or why Star Fox 64 was saddled with the confusing title of Lylat Wars, it is often assumed that it was due to some kind of copyright issue in Europe. However, as we discovered many moons ago, the issue was...
Video Switch Fighters Put Up Their Dukes In These New ARMS Commercials
Ducking and diving
ARMS launches this month and represents a sizeable event in the life of the Switch; an entirely new IP which could birth a lucrative franchise in the same vein as Splatoon. As you might imagine Nintendo is doing its utmost to generate hype for the release; alongside canny tactics such as the ARMS Global Testpunch the company is...
Video Anatomy Of A Fake: Creator Of "Leaked" Smash Bros. Switch Screens Speaks Out
Keeping it real fake
With E3 just around the corner it's fair to expect plenty of daft rumours to come out of the woodwork, but the recent Smash Bros. leak really seemed to divide the community. The quality of these screens suggested authenticity; to some, it was the fact that they looked so good that caused suspicion. Now, the man behind these...
Video Say Hi to Kid Cobra, His Cool ARMS and His Platforms of Doom
Purple pain
We may have more modes and stages to enjoy in the upcoming second batch of the ARMS Global Testpunch (Min-Min's stages seems to be dropping in as well as two more game types), but a few of the most recently announced characters are sitting out of the demo. Nintendo, for its part, is instead giving us a look at them in some cool...
Video Another Look at the Datel Go-tcha for Pokémon GO
For those of you too busy to press a button
Pokémon GO may no longer be the phenomenon it was in Summer 2016, but it still has a sizeable and active base of players. For those still following every event and trying to catch 'em all, then, accessories can play their part in making the hunt easier. We already have the Pokémon GO Plus, of course,...
Video Digital Foundry Considers the Future of Nintendo, the Switch and NVIDIA
A partnership for long-term success?
The Nintendo Switch is still fresh on the market, but such is the nature of technology that the debate about the future of the system and the big N is already underway. The hybrid console, because of its portable aspect, is certainly ripe for a revision 2-3 years into its life (as we've seen in recent times with...
Video Get a Good Look at Byte & Barq in Their ARMS Introduction Trailer
Throwing us a bone
Nintendo is gradually releasing character overview trailers as part of its big push for ARMS, with a particular focus on those that don't feature in the Global Testpunch. Next to get the treatment are robot duo Byte & Barq. They certainly offer quite an interesting combo - not only does Byte have some smart looking ARMS, but...
News A Lost Super Mario Anime Has Been Found and Shown Off in Japan
Super Mario: The Lost Lessons
With the popularity of the Super Mario series you'd think that, with all of the licensing Nintendo has done over 30+ years, some items will have gone missing. One of these was a short educational film in Japan called “Super Mario’s Traffic Safety”, also known as “Super Mario no Koutsuu Anzen” in Japanese...
Video Rare Footage Of Sega's Epcot Innoventions Installation Appears Online
Genesis! 32X! Sega CD! '90s fashions!
Back in 1994, Sega and Nintendo were very much at war. The two companies were battling for dominance of the living room, with the Genesis and Super Nintendo firmly ensconced in millions of households all over the world. Keen to push its rival to the limit, Sega took part in a wide range of promotional activities...
Video Lindsey Stirling Performs RiME's Beautiful "Forgotten City" Theme
Complete with a gorgeous video, of course
The ridiculously-talented Lindsey Stirling has taken part in yet another video game project, this time relating to the upcoming Zelda-like adventure RiME. Stirling - whose talents include violin, dancing and creating her own award-winning original music - has performed the game's "Forgotten City"...
Guide How to Get Third Party 8Bitdo Controllers Running on Your Switch
Putting the 'firm' back in 'firmware'
In case you missed it, 8Bitdo's line of third party controllers are now compatible with the Nintendo Switch thanks to a firmware update, meaning you can take out your opponents as intended on Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers, grab a perfect score on Puyo Puyo
Video This Fan-Made Clip Is The Best Commercial For The Nintendo Switch Yet
Take to the skies
Nintendo really dropped the ball when it came to effectively communicating the core appeal of the Wii U, and the result was consumer apathy. Thankfully the company hasn't repeated this mistake with the Switch, which has received more effective promotion and bumper sales. However, while Nintendo's marketing efforts have vastly...
Video The Complete History Of Mario Kart
From SNES to Switch in 25 years
In light of the recent launch of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, we at Nintendo Life have been reminiscing about the celebrated history of the Mario Kart series. From the SNES to the new Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart has provided players around the globe with countless hours of shell-tossing entertainment. In this...
Video Digital Foundry Puts Thumper and ARMS to the Test on Nintendo Switch
So much 60fps goodness
We'd argue that, in its first 2.5 months on the market, the Switch has already delivered some top-notch gaming experiences of various types. Thumper can be added to that elite list and we got rather excited about it in our review, giving it a 9 out of 10. There's good stuff on the way, too, and recently we spent time with...
Video This Culdcept Revolt Overview Covers Card Types, Online Play And Story
It's in the cards
Culdcept Revolt is coming to the Nintendo 3DS later this year, and NIS America is doing its level best to educate potential players on how the game actually works. A short time ago we covered the opening of the game's official site which ran down the basic rules, and now NIS America has released a video which gives you a full...
Video Take a Good Look at ARMS in Our Preview Footage
Don't keep it at arm's length
Through its most recent Direct Nintendo made the case for ARMS, the upcoming new IP on Switch. We were introduced to new modes, characters and stages, and the end result gave us a rather positive picture of a game with plenty of depth, colour and personality. As you may have seen we shared detailed preview...
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off New Characters and Features in ARMS
Weird and wonderful
Following the ARMS Direct we now have a better idea of what the new IP will have to offer on Switch. Its motion-controlled fighting (though there are some alternative control schemes) will take place across some impressively varied modes, while online play also looks interesting ahead of its launch, which we'll all get to try in...
News Check Out This 'Nincade' Upgrade Kit For Famicom Mini and NES Classic Edition
For $29.99, a chance to play with a Bluetooth full-sized controller
It’s not even been a year but the NES Classic Edition and it Japanese equivalent, the Classic Mini Family Computer, have been on quite a wild ride. From the surprise announcement out of the blue, to being sold out from day one, to being hard to find after launch, enduring various...
Weirdness The Sonic Forces Custom Hero Trailer Should Come With A Health Warning
Nothin personnel, kid
Sonic the Hedgehog is been a series that for many is an outlet to express creativity through fan art. Many skilled artists try their hand at 'Sonic OC' to place themselves in Sonic's world, or a character of their own making. However this is not limited to skilled artists, and a theme that is rife throughout the internet is...
News Sonic Forces Will Let You Create Your Own Playable Character
Mix and match
Sega has revealed that Sonic Forces will, for the first time in the history of the series, allow you to create your own in-game character. You'll be able to select upper headgear, middle headgear, lower headgear, gloves, footwear, body, bodysuit, and skin colour for your "hero" character, which has to be based on one of seven animal...
News You Can Use Bluetooth Headphones On Your Switch, But There's A Catch
Dangle that dongle
The Nintendo Switch is a masterpiece of a concept, but it does have some irksome failings - the lack of audio over Bluetooth being one of the most frustrating. Almost every other piece of mobile consumer tech these days has the ability to share audio via a Bluetooth connection, allowing you to use wireless headphones when...
News Minecraft Plays a Prominent Role in New Japanese Commercial for Nintendo Switch
Fun with friends
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition recently landed on the Switch and we had a great time with it in our review. This is truly a game which benefits from the portability that the Switch offers, making it perhaps the ultimate version of Minecraft to play on-the-go. Minecraft on Wii U was a big hit in Japan, with many Japanese gamers...
Video New Off-Screen Footage Of Super Mario Odyssey Appears Online
Filmed at Tokyo Big Sight
With less than a month until Nintendo pulls back the curtain and gives fans the chance to go hands-on with Super Mario Odyssey at E3 you can imagine anticipation is pretty high. To keep the suspense going, some new off-screen footage has come to light from one of the Switch launch events back in January. The clip...
Video Exploring The Three Stages Of Turbo Boost In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Think pink
While the controversial fire hopping trick was removed in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it's not all doom and gloom for canny racers. A third pink-coloured 'tier' of turbo boost was added for power sliding masters, making those epic drifts even more important. But this begs the question, which of the three stages of turbo boost is best in Mario...
Video Get Warmed Up for Ever Oasis With This Overview Trailer
Monsters, desert, chaos, you know the drill
Ever Oasis is shaping up to be an intriguing release on the 3DS - developed by Grezzo (a talented and reliable studio with credits including the Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask 3D re-releases) it is making positive impressions ahead of its 23rd June release. We recently gave it a whirl and were impressed...
Video An Ode to a 'Pathetic' Pokémon - The Magikarp Song
Is it in your team?
You've got to hand it to The Pokémon Company, it knows how to embrace the culture around its games and entertain fans. In around a day a quirky video has been rapidly approaching one million views - is it a new game reveal? Nope, it's The Magikarp Song. A lighthearted ditty to the weakest Pokémon in the biz, it's already...
News Boost Your Skills with these Five Secret Driving Techniques in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
We guarantee you'll know the first one
Mario Kart has always had little secrets tucked away to make your driving all the more impressive. Sometimes they're shortcuts, other times, like here, they're techniques to improve your skills behind the wheel. All except one of these are explained in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe if you look hard enough, but we were...
Video Take a Look At Knuckles Gliding Through Flying Battery Zone in Sonic Mania
Still climbing towards a Summer release
Slowly and surely SEGA is releasing more footage and screens of Sonic Mania, the supercharged retro-styled release due on Nintendo Switch and various platforms in the Summer. Next up is Flying Battery Zone, which is getting a rejig from its original appearance in Sonic 3 & Knuckles, that oddity of the...
News Harvest Moon: Skytree Village Gets New Trailer Ahead of June EU Release
Summer lovin'
Sometimes localisation to Europe can drag out a little longer than we'd like, but Harvest Moon: Skytree Village has almost arrived. Released by Natsume in North America in 2016, this '20th Anniversary' entry in the series was picked up by Rising Star Games for the EU and has evidently almost crossed the line. Now given a firm release...
News Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical Is Dancing To The Switch eShop This Week
High spirit rhythm action!
Our prolific eShop publishing chums at CIRCLE have given us a exclusive look at the English language trailer for Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical which all looks rather lovely. It's out this week - 11th May, to be precise - for $7.99 / €7.99. The game - developed by Flyhigh Works - is a spin-off of...
